Rubber binding for uniform suits and the like



July 28, 1931.-

K NAKASHIAN I RUBBER BINDING FOR UNIFORM SUITS AND THE LIKE Filed March 5, 1950 INVENTORI 3.5;:- 2 v fiamm Mmmzm BY ATTORNEY v Patented July 28, 1931 UNITED STATES KARNIK NAKASHIAN, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK RUBBER BINDING non UNIFORM SUITS AND THE LIKE Application filed March 5, 1930. Serial No. 433,252.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a rubber binding for uniform suits and the like.

The invention has for an object the proa vision of a device of the class mentioned which is of simple durable construction, dependable in use and efficient in action, and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The invention proposes a cylindrical member of rubber for engaging flush within a cuff, sleeve and the like, and formed with an outer enlarged end for extending slightly over the outer end of said cuff, sleeve and the like, and its inner end being reduced for forming a continuous surface with the surface of said cuff, sleeve and the like. The invention also proposes means for holding a transverse crease in said rubber binding so as not to deform the conventional crease pressed into the cuff, sleeve and the like.

The provision of binding to protect the edges of cuffs, sleeves and the like is generally known and it is also known to form such binding of rubber. The construction and arrangement of these known bindings lack several features, namely they are not so constructed as to provide proper protection for the edges of the elements upon which they are attached in that they are attached within or behind these elements. This invention particularly proposes the construction of rubber binding so that it protects the front edge of an element upon which it is attached by extending thereover.

too th1ck so as not-to be sufficiently flexible Further, it is proposed that the main. portion be thin and the protecting edge be enlarged, while the thin edge at its inner end be further reduced for forming a continuous surface with the element upon which it is attached.

For further comprehension of the inven- 5 tion, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention 59 are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:-

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of a pair of trousers with bottom cuffs provided with binding strips according to this invention. '55

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary enlarged vertical section view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a front fragmentary'elevational View of the rubber binding strip, per se.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 2, but '60 illustrating another embodiment of the dev1ce.

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 3, but illustrating a modified form.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary plan view of Fig. 5. p Y

Fig. 7 is .a vertical sectional View taken on the line 77 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is a horizontal sectional view as though taken on the line 88 of Fig. 1,170 but illustrating the application of the binding strips shown in Fig. 5.

Fig. 9 is a metal sharp edge form used in Fig. 8.

The rubber binding for uniform suits and the like consists of a cylindrical member 10 of rubber for engaging fiush within a cuff, sleeve and-the like 11, and formed with an outer end 12 curved outwardly relative to the cylindrical member for extending 13 slightly over the outer end 13 of the cuff, sleeve and the like 11, and its inner end 14.- being reduced forforming a continuous surface with the inner surface 15 of the cuff, sleeve and the like. "30

The cylindrical member 10 should notbe to readily bend and at the same time it should not be too thin so as to be too flexible and to bend too readily, consequently being incapable of performing its duties. In Fig. 1 a pair of pants 16 have been illustrated with the cuffs 11 at the bottom of the leg portions. thereof. These cuffs are of conventional construction and each is shown to consist of the material 16 of the trousers bent upwards at the bottom end 17, then extending. up a short distance for forming the width of: the cuff and then bent [down- Wards at 18 so as to provide the cuff face 19 J terminating at the bottom 20 in a bend forming an upward portion 21 disposed Within the material 1 6;

The rubber binding is shown attached upon the cuff with stitches 22 so that the enlarged end 12 extends slightly over the outer end 13 of the cuff. This is clearly shown'in Fig. 2. The inner end of the binding is inclined, also shown in Fig. 2, so that a smooth surface is had with the inner surface of the material 16. The junction between the portion 12 and the main portion of the member 1O is formed with a curved fillet 24: fitting in' with the curved bottom end 13 of the cuff. Thisprevents excessive Wear at this point.

In Fig. l, a modified form of the device has been illustrated in which the outer end 12 of the rubber binding is bent upwards as at 25 so as to completely encase the outer edge 13 of the cuff. This construction provides a better protection for the outer edge, but is'not so desirable as the preferred form in that it is very conspicuous. If the wearer does not mind this, its use is perfect.

In Figs. to 9 inclusive, another form of the device has been illustrated, in which a means is provided for holding a transverse crease in the rubber binding so as not to deform the conventional crease pressed into cuffs, sleeves and the like. This binding includes an" enlarged end 12 bent upwards so as to form all the way around strip 10 a longitudinal groove 26 in which the outer edge of the cuff rests. The outer face of the cylindrical member 10 of this binding is formed with a plurality of parallel transverse cuts 27 completely across its face, and into the groove 26.

This rubber binding must be used in conjunction with asharp edge form 28 preferably made of metal and having rear intur'ned'ends 29 for engaging in a pair of cuts 27. This form has a sharp front point for engaging in the crease of the cuff, sleeve and the like and maintaining the crease. It extends the full transverse width of the binding strip and into the groove 26 when in place. The binding strip must be creased directly behind the natural crease of the cuff and then the metal form 28 slipped upon the creased portion as shown in Fig. 8.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is l. A rubber binding for uniform suits and the like, comprising a cylindrical member of rubber for engaging flush within a cufl, sleeve and the like, and formed with an outer enlarged end for extending around over the outer end of said cuff, sleeve and the like, its inner end being reduced for forming a continuous surface with the inner surface of the cuff, sleeve and the like, and means for holdinga transverse crease in said cylindrical member so as not to deform the conventional crease pressed into cuffs, sleeves andthe like, said means including a sharp edge form having inturned rear edges, and means in said cylindrical member for receiving said inturned edges.

2. A rubber binding for uniform suits and the like, comprising a cylindrical member of rubber for engaging flush within a cuff, sleeve and the, like, and formed with an outer enlarged end forextending around the outer end of saidcufl', sleeve and the like forming longitudinal-groove, its inner end being recuced for forming a continuous surface with the inner surface of the cuff, sleeve and the like, and means for holding a transverse crease in said cylindrical member -so as not to deform the conventional crease pressed into cufl's, sleeves and the like, comprising a plurality of parallel transverse cuts formed in the front face of said cylindrical member and a sharp edge formed with inturned rear edges engageable in a pair of said transverse cuts and into said groove;

In testimony'whereof I have affixed my si nature.

KARNIK NAKASHIAN. 

